Famous actors from the TV show «Cheers»: what are they doing now?
21 may 2025 в 00:13
The TV show «Cheers» was a popular show from 1982 to 1993 and became one of the most beloved shows of all time. The comedy series made celebrities out of Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kelsey Grammer, and others. The theme song is one of the most iconic songs from all TV shows.
Since the show aired, many years have passed, and it has been over 27 years since the actors said goodbye in the series finale. For many of them, «Cheers» was just the beginning of their careers. Find out how the actors have changed and what they are doing now.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson played the iconic bartender Sam Malone in «Cheers» for all 11 seasons. He won an Emmy award for his performance. Ted continued to act in the popular sitcom «Becker», - as well as in «CSI: Crime Scene Investigation». He starred in the legal drama «Damages» and in the second season of «Fargo». He played Michael in the critically acclaimed sitcom «The Good Place» alongside Kristen Bell. He also starred in a sitcom called «Mr. Mayor» in 2021.
Shelley Long
Shelley Long played the beloved Diane Chambers. She won an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983. She also won two Golden Globes. Shelley left the show after the fifth season in 1987 but returned for the series finale in 1993. She also reprised her role in the «Cheers» spin-off, «Frasier». After leaving «Cheers», - Shelley appeared in several well-known films such as «Troop Beverly Hills», - «The Brady Bunch Movie», - «A Very Brady Sequel», - and «Dr. T & the Women». She played DeDe Pritchett in the series «Modern Family» in several episodes. She also voiced the role of Murphy’s grandmother in the series «Milo Murphy’s Law».
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson played bartender Woody Boyd starting from the fourth season. He won an Emmy award for his role in the show. Woody became a very talented actor. He was nominated for 3 Oscars for his roles in the films «The People vs. Larry Flynt», - «The Messenger», - and «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri». He starred alongside Matthew McConaughey in the critically acclaimed first season of «True Detective». His recent films include «Midway» and «Zombieland: Double Tap». He also played Joe Biden in three episodes of «Saturday Night Live» in 2019. Additionally, he starred in the sequel «Venom».
Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman played waitress Carla Tortelli in all 275 episodes of «Cheers». She won 4 Emmy awards for her portrayal of Carla. After «Cheers», - she appeared in films such as «Matilda», - «Canadian Bacon», - and «Poms». She reunited with her «Cheers» co-star Kirstie Alley in the sitcom «Kirstie» in 2013. She also played Annette Castellano in the series «The Mindy Project». Her previous projects include «The Goldbergs» and «Harley Quinn».
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley joined the cast of «Cheers» in 1987 as Rebecca Howe. She won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe for her performance. During her time on «Cheers», - she appeared in the hit movie «Look Who’s Talking» and its two sequels. The actress also starred in films like «Sibling Rivalry», - «Drop Dead Gorgeous», - and others. She continued to act in the sitcom «Veronica's Closet» for 3 seasons. She appeared on «Dancing with the Stars» in the 12th and 15th seasons. She played Ingrid Hoffel in the second season of «Scream Queens». Recently, she starred in the TV movie «You Can’t Take My Daughter» in 2020. In addition to her acting career, Kirstie was the face of Pier One and Jenny Craig. Unfortunately, Kirstie passed away on December 5, 2022, at the age of 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer. Her two children, William and Lilly, announced her passing on her official Twitter account.
«To all our friends around the world… It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our incredible, strong, and loving mother after a battle with cancer that was recently discovered», - the statement begins. «She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with confidence in her endless joy for life and all the adventures that await her. As iconic as she was on screen, she was»
Since the show aired, many years have passed, and it has been over 27 years since the actors said goodbye in the series finale. For many of them, «Cheers» was just the beginning of their careers. Find out how the actors have changed and what they are doing now.
Ted Danson
Ted Danson played the iconic bartender Sam Malone in «Cheers» for all 11 seasons. He won an Emmy award for his performance. Ted continued to act in the popular sitcom «Becker», - as well as in «CSI: Crime Scene Investigation». He starred in the legal drama «Damages» and in the second season of «Fargo». He played Michael in the critically acclaimed sitcom «The Good Place» alongside Kristen Bell. He also starred in a sitcom called «Mr. Mayor» in 2021.
Shelley Long
Shelley Long played the beloved Diane Chambers. She won an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1983. She also won two Golden Globes. Shelley left the show after the fifth season in 1987 but returned for the series finale in 1993. She also reprised her role in the «Cheers» spin-off, «Frasier». After leaving «Cheers», - Shelley appeared in several well-known films such as «Troop Beverly Hills», - «The Brady Bunch Movie», - «A Very Brady Sequel», - and «Dr. T & the Women». She played DeDe Pritchett in the series «Modern Family» in several episodes. She also voiced the role of Murphy’s grandmother in the series «Milo Murphy’s Law».
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson played bartender Woody Boyd starting from the fourth season. He won an Emmy award for his role in the show. Woody became a very talented actor. He was nominated for 3 Oscars for his roles in the films «The People vs. Larry Flynt», - «The Messenger», - and «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri». He starred alongside Matthew McConaughey in the critically acclaimed first season of «True Detective». His recent films include «Midway» and «Zombieland: Double Tap». He also played Joe Biden in three episodes of «Saturday Night Live» in 2019. Additionally, he starred in the sequel «Venom».
Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman played waitress Carla Tortelli in all 275 episodes of «Cheers». She won 4 Emmy awards for her portrayal of Carla. After «Cheers», - she appeared in films such as «Matilda», - «Canadian Bacon», - and «Poms». She reunited with her «Cheers» co-star Kirstie Alley in the sitcom «Kirstie» in 2013. She also played Annette Castellano in the series «The Mindy Project». Her previous projects include «The Goldbergs» and «Harley Quinn».
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley joined the cast of «Cheers» in 1987 as Rebecca Howe. She won an Emmy award and a Golden Globe for her performance. During her time on «Cheers», - she appeared in the hit movie «Look Who’s Talking» and its two sequels. The actress also starred in films like «Sibling Rivalry», - «Drop Dead Gorgeous», - and others. She continued to act in the sitcom «Veronica's Closet» for 3 seasons. She appeared on «Dancing with the Stars» in the 12th and 15th seasons. She played Ingrid Hoffel in the second season of «Scream Queens». Recently, she starred in the TV movie «You Can’t Take My Daughter» in 2020. In addition to her acting career, Kirstie was the face of Pier One and Jenny Craig. Unfortunately, Kirstie passed away on December 5, 2022, at the age of 71 after a brief battle with colon cancer. Her two children, William and Lilly, announced her passing on her official Twitter account.
«To all our friends around the world… It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our incredible, strong, and loving mother after a battle with cancer that was recently discovered», - the statement begins. «She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with confidence in her endless joy for life and all the adventures that await her. As iconic as she was on screen, she was»
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